Criteria for entry | Program Overview | Frequently Asked Questions

Criteria for entry:

• Must have a spinal cord injury 
• Completed a traditional rehabilitation program
• Must be medically stable

Program Overview:      

The Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery (CSCIR) is a unique, state-of-art clinical facility, offering an intensive physical therapy program focused on maximizing recovery. Our experienced staff treats clients from around the world, using a full array of specialized equipment and techniques, in a program tailored to each person’s needs.

The CSCIR is one of the first hospital-based programs of its kind in the U.S. to provide long-term, high-intensity, activity-based therapy, to optimize health and function in persons with spinal cord injury .

The program incorporates the latest scientific research and innovative therapeutic techniques, in our quest to make recovery from spinal cord injury a reality.

Program highlights include:

• 26,000 sq ft state-of-the-art fitness center, with enclosed track

• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) cycling for both arms and legs

• Body weight-supported treadmill training 
• Whole Body Vibration 
• Neuromuscular re-education 
• Closed chain/weight-bearing/ambulation activities
• Posture and balance training
• Board-certified SCI Medicine physicians available

Clients work with a variety of rehabilitation professionals including physicians, physical therapists, and trainers. Clients participate in the exercise program for 3-hour sessions, 3-5 times per week.

If you are interested in learning more about this program and how you can participate, please call the Center for SCI Recovery® at 1-866-SCI-CENTER

For more information, please call
1-866-SCI-CENTER